Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Silence

The pauses between our words
grew long enough to claim the warmth
I tried to read the calm in your eyes
distance, doubt or a breaking storm


My hopes were met with silence
and questions I dared not ask
for peace was all that’s between us
and small talks that did not last


I struggled to be in your thoughts
despite the efforts doubling yours
I continued to keep you in my prayers
while you were gone too long


Reminiscing the shreds of laughter
That we once shared aloud
Where care was in abundance
And tears were not allowed


Now one half of me totters
should I continue to stay
will I be missed for the good times
or that honor too would sway?


I pick to rebuild myself
brick by brick, shack by shack
my thoughts have chipped enough times
its time to claim the thunder back


So let me hide you in my heart
Fonder and forever
where we don’t meet in borrowed time
your presence profuse in every corner



Charu

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